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Summer Conservatory: Career Development (ACT)
Course: THP291AF

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T


Description: Principles of the business of being an actor. Emphasis on audition techniques.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and demonstrate a variety of theatre audition techniques. (I)
2. Describe the functions, responsibilities, and caveats of an actor`s business dealings with agents, managers, and professional unions. (II)
3. Write a professional resume and identify the qualities of an appropriate accompanying photo. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Audition Techniques
   A. Prepared Selections
   B. Cold Readings
   C. Interview
II. The Actor`s Business
   A. Agents
   B. Managers
   C. Professional Unions
III. The Actor`s Calling Cards
   A. Resume
   B. Photos
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/31/1988

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